The game took a turn very early on for the Warriors, as Steph Curry left the game in the first quarter with discomfort in his right side and did not return.
The Golden State superstar, who entered the game averaging 30.6 points, managed to score just three before leaving the court.
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The Rockets capitalized on his absence and had plenty of offensive options. Kevin Durant led the scoring with 20 points, while Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson each added 19. Houston maintained control even when the Warriors closed the gap to 88-85 early in the fourth quarter, responding with an 8-0 run to pull away again.
For Golden State, rookie Jaxel Ledeborg stood out, putting up yet another strong performance with 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Bradin Pontzemski added 22. The Warriors, however, fell well short of their season average of 120.4 points.
The game also saw high tension at the end of the third quarter. Marcus Smart was ejected for a Flagrant 2 foul after punching Charles Bassy during an altercation between the two players. Smart actually headed to the locker room before the referees had finished reviewing the play.
Despite the Warriors’ efforts to mount a comeback in the final quarter, back-to-back three-pointers by Reed Shepherd and Fred VanVliet kept Houston at a safe distance. The Rockets ultimately won 115-108, ending Golden State’s longest winning streak since 2022.
NBA Games:
Indiana Pacers vs. Washington Wizards 114-101
New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers 107-115
Toronto Raptors vs. Boston Celtics 93-98
Chicago Bulls vs. San Antonio Spurs 119-124
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Denver Nuggets 118-123
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Lakers 112-123
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Brooklyn Nets 111-145
Utah Jazz vs. Orlando Magic 108-123
Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors 115-108
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder 118-108
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